Machine Operator

Job Title: Machine Operator / Process Operator Metals Recycling Plant

Job Description

This role operates and maintains equipment at a metals recycling and hydrometallurgy plant, performing hour-by-hour production activities, process sampling, testing, and preventative maintenance to keep the facility highly reliable and tour-ready. The Machine Operator works on a rotating shift schedule, supports continuous production, and contributes to a culture of trust, teamwork, performance, quality, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine process sampling, testing, and process quality checks to ensure consistent product quality.
• Track key process measurements on control charts and report downtime accurately and promptly.
• Assist in preproduction activities, including installation of equipment, painting, and labeling as required.
• Complete all required preproduction training and adhere to established operating procedures and safety standards.
• Conduct daily assessments of assigned tasks to identify job hazards and confirm that appropriate controls are in place.
• Monitor, clean, inspect, and maintain production equipment such as presses, kilns, ball mills, jaw crushers, and crystallizers.
• Place and remove product bags under presses and ensure proper handling and storage of materials.
• Enter and adjust product information in the inventory management system to maintain accurate production records.
• Safely operate a forklift, pallet jack, floor washer, and other small equipment to support plant operations.
• Troubleshoot process equipment issues and escalate for technical assistance when needed.
• Mix and manage reagents in accordance with process requirements and safety guidelines.
• Perform general facility cleaning and painting to maintain a tour-ready site and high housekeeping standards.
• Carry out minor mechanical repairs on equipment when qualified to do so, helping to minimize downtime.
• Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly site inspections to ensure housekeeping and safety standards are consistently met.
• Cover breaks for other operators to support continuous plant operation and shift coverage.
• Follow all safety procedures, wear required personal protective equipment, and work safely around hazardous materials and strong magnetic or electromagnetic fields.
• Collaborate with the operations team and shift supervisors to meet production targets and improve plant performance.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a production or machine operation environment.
• Hands-on experience with machine operation, general labor, inspection, and production processes.
• Ability to work on a rotating shift schedule, 7 days per week, including days and nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Capability to wear a full-face respirator and comply with clean-shaven requirements when necessary.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 kg safely and repeatedly.
• Ability to stand, bend, and work in awkward positions for extended periods of time.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to respond effectively to process or equipment issues.
• Comfort working in a noisy, dusty environment with exposure to hazardous materials.
• Willingness to work in both indoor and outdoor environments with varying weather conditions.
• Basic mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and support troubleshooting of process systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kingston, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kingston, ON.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kingston,ON.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de laviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons lexpertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de lindustrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers lAmérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions daffaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi quun programme daide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe dégalité daccès à lemploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, de lorigine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité de genre, de linformation génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Ordonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco:
Conformément à lOrdonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de lintelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser lintelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus dembauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et lévaluation des candidatures. LIA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à laide doutils dIA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.